A concubine enters the mansion? Reborn, three matchmakers and six engagements to marry the Prime Min

Upon hearing this, Concubine Xian quickly stood up and knelt in front of Emperor Xuande, "Your Majesty, I am innocent."

"I gave Princess Anping that hairpin because it belonged to the late queen. I treat Princess Anping as my own child, so I picked that hairpin on purpose."

"As for Chan'er's foolish behavior, I was not aware of it. Your Majesty, please investigate."

His daughter was beaten to a bloody mess, his sister had to kneel on the ground, and had to endure the emperor's wrath. Censor Leng was very angry.

"Your Majesty, I believe there is no smoke without fire. Shouldn't the rumors about the late queen be investigated in detail? If the rumors are true, it can also help to correct the royal bloodline."

As soon as Censor Leng spoke, he spoke with the spirit of a censor who was determined to make a death-defying remonstrance.

The virtuous concubine's heart skipped a beat. If they hadn't been in the hall, she would have wanted to cover her brother's mouth.

Brother, do you still think that this court is the court of three years ago? The Leng family has been away from the court for three years and no longer has much say.

To make a desperate appeal to the Emperor at this time is simply courting death.

Moreover, she was the one who sent people to spread the rumors about the late queen. She didn't intend to make a big fuss, she just wanted to make some noise so that those fence-sitters would not surrender to the Song family so quickly.

If that was true, she would have brought the emperor to investigate long ago. Why would she wait until today?

She didn't know whether her brother had lost his judgment because he had been away from the court for too long, or he had lost his mind because his daughter had been beaten.

But for now, we can only try our best to deal with it and calm the emperor's anger.

Concubine Xian thought of what to say and was ready to speak, but Song Hongshen didn't give her a chance.

Song Hongshen laughed twice and said, "Father, I agree with Censor Leng. We should thoroughly investigate what happened back then."

"Or if Father still has doubts in his heart, it would be better to directly convict Mother and me, and then see if I want to return to my roots in the Zhan Wang branch."

A fighting spirit surged in his heart. They all said he was the son of the War King? Then he would take back the kingdom for the War King.

Emperor Xuande naturally heard the sarcasm in Song Hongshen's words. Not only did he not show any displeasure, he also looked at him with heartache.

This was his son who had been lost and found again. He himself was reluctant to say a harsh word to him. Why did these court officials bully him?

Because of this incident, all the dissatisfaction I had felt towards the Rong and Leng families during this period of time came to my mind.

Emperor Xuande snorted heavily, and then said: "Leng Shuo, do you take me for a fool? Am I so stupid that I can't even tell whether it's my own son or not?"

"You seem to understand everything. Do you want me to give you the throne?"

Leng Shuo was so frightened that his face changed drastically, and he knelt directly on the ground, "Your Majesty, I dare not."

"Don't dare? You dare to spread rumors about the late queen, what else would you not dare to do?"

Leng Shuo didn't expect the emperor to be so angry, he was trembling with fear and dared not say a word.

Emperor Xuande did not look at him again and continued, "The Leng family did not teach their daughter well. Leng Shuo, as the imperial censor, openly disrespected the late empress. Leng Shuo will be dismissed from his post and will never be employed again."

"Prince Rong's adopted daughter is not well-educated, so she shall be punished with fifty strokes of the cane. Prince Rong is not young anymore, so please take off your armor and go back to teach your daughter well."

Prince Rong was stunned for a moment, then knelt on the ground and thanked the emperor respectfully without any resentment.

He knew that the disrespect to the late queen was just a cover. His Majesty was dissatisfied with his close relationship with the crown prince and wanted to take this opportunity to weaken the crown prince's power.

Leng Shuo was also stunned there. After Prince Rong expressed his gratitude, he came to his senses and knelt on the ground to express his gratitude as well.

The court officials present were all clear-headed and had their own guesses when they saw the emperor attacking the Leng and Rong families in this way.

The prince wanted to plead for his uncle, but as soon as he made a move, he was stopped by Concubine Xian with a look.

If the prince pleads for mercy at this time, he will only implicate himself.

The prince could only sit still, but he still subconsciously glanced at the second prince.

The Second Prince sat upright, not responding to the Crown Prince. However, his lowered eyes showed a layer of anxiety.

After dealing with the Leng family and the Rong family, the palace banquet was over.

After the emperor left with his concubines, everyone stood up and walked out.

Song Wanwan walked to Song Hongshen and whispered, "No wonder Third Brother asked me to beat them up directly. It turns out that he wanted to make a big deal out of it. But how did Third Brother predict that this result would be in our favor?"

Song Hongshen looked at her lovingly, with an unfathomable expression, "The secret cannot be revealed."

In fact, he had seen it years ago that the emperor was dissatisfied with the two families for being too close to the prince. So this was a good opportunity to weaken the power of the two families, and he would not let it go.

When Song Wanwan saw that he refused to say anything, she knew that it involved something that could not be told, so she did not ask any further questions.

After everyone left the palace and went to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Song Hongshen found an opportunity and walked together with Shen Zhixiu.

"Teacher, do you think the prince can still sit still?"

Shen Zhixiu was wearing a dark fox fur cloak, looking gentle and dignified.

"He has been unable to sit still for a long time. Isn't it his intention to bring that thing into the capital?"

"I guess he didn't do anything until now because he was unsure and worried that it wouldn't work. But today, the emperor has attacked the Leng and Rong families. I guess he can't sit still anymore."

Just as Shen Zhixiu had expected, as soon as everyone left the palace, the prince quietly called the second prince to the East Palace.

The two men discussed for a full hour before the Second Prince left through the corner gate of the East Palace.

After leaving the palace, the second prince looked at the towering gate of the imperial city and suddenly clenched his fists.

Instead of waiting for Song Hongshen to become powerful, it is better to unite with the prince to seek a future.

*

The Shen family spent this New Year in a low-key manner. After the palace banquet on the first day of the New Year, Shen Zhixiu stayed in the mansion and did not go out.

Several families I know are holding banquets and listening to operas. I sent invitations to Shen Zhixiu, but he rejected them all.

This year, Su Yuanzhou is stationed in the northern border, and only Lin Wanyin and Bai Sulian are left in Prince Ning's Mansion with Su Shunci and Shen Yue.

Shen Zhixiu wanted to take them to the Shen family to celebrate the New Year, but was rejected by Lin Wanyin. Lin Wuchen, on the other hand, had nowhere to go and stayed in Prince Ning's mansion all day.

On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Shen Zhixiu got up early to attend court. Today was also the first court meeting in the 20th year of Xuande.

After Shen Zhixiu left, Zhenzhu and Feicui came in to help Su Qingyu get up, while Chuntao and Qiuyue took the maid to make the bed.

When Feicui was dressing Su Qingyu, Su Qingyu said, "You four are not young anymore. Pearl has found a home, so you can get married this year. If you three find someone suitable, tell me about it."

Over the past year, Feicui has been teaching the maids under her, and some of them are now useful.

These four older maids are all reaching marriageable age, so they have to be let go.

Pearl lowered her head, looking a little shy.

Chun Tao bowed and said, "Madam is pregnant and still thinks about us. During the Chinese New Year this year, my mother said that she had arranged a marriage for my cousin and me. She told me to focus on serving Madam and that we can put off getting married for a few years."

Su Qingyu smiled and shook her head, "Then why wait? Send a message to your family later. You can get married anytime after the second half of the year."

She gave birth at the beginning of the year, and if we let everyone go in the first half of the year, I'm afraid we won't be able to cope.

Although there are many servants in the mansion, only these few are capable.

Chuntao nodded and said yes.

Su Qingyu looked at Qiuyue again. Seeing this, Qiuyue said, "I will listen to Madam. If Madam has a suitable manager, please find a marriage for me."

Her parents had both passed away, and her immediate relatives were all concerned about her wages.

Su Qingyu pulled Qiuyue to comfort her, "Don't worry, I will find you a safe marriage."

Through the bronze mirror, I saw that Feicui hadn't said a word and was concentrating on tying her hair.

Su Qingyu said jokingly: "Does Feicui have a crush on someone? Tell me and I'll make the decision for you."

Feicui put down the sheep-horn comb in her hand, knelt down beside Su Qingyu and said.

"I beg Madam to keep me by your side and serve you forever."

"I am willing to remain single for life and serve the Madam and the Young Masters and Young Ladies for the rest of my life."